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HELLO SPRING

Escape to the Mediterranean this spring

with a colour palette of beautiful blue hues

he latest colour trend does this perfectly, with the fabric itself
Mediterranean Blues has got us featuring different tones of blue. As well
Tdreaming of sea breezes, glistening as working well alone, shades of blue pair
waves and sunny blue skies. perfectly with sunny yellows, mimicking
Take inspiration from tranquil oceans the way the sun shines through a bright
and exotic beaches and embrace the bright blue sky.
New Wallpaper
shades in your home. Mostly associated Sitting at opposite ends of the colour New Wallpaper
with relaxation, blue is the colour of calm wheel, cobalt blue and sunny yellow
and conjures images of sky and sea. shades create a complementary colour
scheme that evokes a feeling of optimism
Paradise
Bring Mediterranean shores into your and confidence. Add bursts of colour in Paradise
home with this uplifting colour palette. statement soft furnishings to instantly
Of course, there are many different energise your surroundings.
shades of blue to choose from; from deep Combining tropical landscapes and
sapphire and inky denim to aqua and sky beautiful blues, our Caribbean collection
blue. The on-trend colour can be used in a of luxurious printed velvets, embroideries
monochromatic scheme, (a palette using and wallpapers are the perfect choice
only one colour in varying tones, tints for interiors inspired by Mediterranean
and shades) to create a harmonious and shores.
cohesive interior.
Our Malibu collection is also an
An all-blue colour scheme works uplighting addition to spaces looking to
perfectly to create a relaxing space that is embrace Mediterranean blues.
visually calming. The fabrics feature flowing fronds, fan-
Using varying hues of blue in your home shaped ginkgo leaves and scattered trails
is a more subtle way of embracing the of eucalyptus, all available in the calming
popular colour. Introducing texture and Oasis colourway that embraces varying
pattern into a completely blue scheme is a shades of blue and hints of yellow. dw
great way to add interest and personality
into a space. Our St Kitts embroidery www.stuartgraham.co.za

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